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Peterborough Public Health's new Local COVID Tracker online tool, available at localcovidtracker.ca. (Screenshot)

Peterborough Public Health launches new online COVID-19 data tracker tool

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Health unit says interactive graphical tool will improve access to case and outbreak information in the Peterborough area.
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from September 8 - October 8 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)

New COVID-19 cases in Ontario surge by 939, with 19 new hospitalizations

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1 new case in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, no new cases in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, or Haliburton.
Police are looking to identify this woman and man, who are suspected of having stolen three bottles of liquor from the Norwood LCBO on October 6, 2020. (Police-supplied photos)

Police looking to identify couple in liquor theft from Norwood LCBO

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Man and woman are suspected of stealing three bottles of cognac on afternoon of October 6.
"All of my touring plans are postponed for the foreseeable future. But, it's given me time to write and time to spend with my family." Nick Ferrio, Singer/Songwriter (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: singer/songwriter Nick Ferrio

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A visual documentation by photographer Julie Gagne of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Peterborough artists and arts organizations.
Showplace Performance Centre has received a $99,620 from the Ontario government and Peterborough Museum & Archives has received a $97,330 grant from the federal government. (Photos: Showplace Performance Centre / Peterborough Museum & Archives)

Showplace Performance Centre and Peterborough Museum & Archives each receive almost $100,000 in government...

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Showplace will use provincial grant for its capital campaign, Museum will use federal grant to maintain operations during pandemic.
Line-ups of cars at the Eastgate Memorial Park COVID-19 drive-through testing site in Peterborough will be a thing of the past as of October 9, 2020. All testing will be by appointment only, and only people who meet the province's eligibility crieria for a COVID-19 test will be allowed to get one. (Photo: Peterborough Regional Health Centre / Facebook)

Online appointments required for Peterborough drive-through COVID-19 testing centre starting Friday

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Only people who meet eligibility requirements will be allowed to book a test.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 797 new COVID-19 cases, highest number ever

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Record high of 48,488 tests completed, test backlog increases to 58,118, 1 new case in Peterborough.
Stella the cat, who was dying when her owner abandoned her at Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital in Peterborough many months ago, has now recovered but was left with neurological damage that affects her balance. She also has a rare genetic abnormality where she was born with an extra pair of small ear flaps behind her normal ears. A very affectionate cat, Stella has now become a favourite of clinic staff, clients, and visitors -- including this young girl who visits Stella at the clinic every day. (Screenshot / Rumble video)

Meet Stella, a very special cat at Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital in Peterborough

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Abandoned by her owner and rescued from near-death by the clinic, Stella is visited every day by a young girl.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 583 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in Kawartha Lakes

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No new cases to report in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, or Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Severe thunderstorm

ENDED – Special weather statement for thunderstorms today in the Kawarthas

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Strong wind gusts and pea-size hail possible.
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